Test Your Emotional Intelligence by Philip Carter

Test Your Emotional Intelligence by Philip Carter

Author:Philip Carter
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Kogan Page Publishers


Chapter 10

Aggression

One definition of aggression is behaviour that is intended to cause harm. It can be physical, mental or verbal and in human beings is an unattractive and undesirable trait.

Occasionally it is necessary to seek treatment or undergo therapy in order to moderate over-aggressive behaviour and we have learnt much in recent decades about how various parts of the brain and different hormones can be connected to aggressive behaviour.

Aggression should not be confused with assertiveness. Although assertiveness can occasionally turn into aggression if, for example, someone is trying to impose their ideas, opinions or interest on others too strongly; they are two quite separate things.

In general, aggression is a form of animal behaviour characterized by an attack on one animal by another. This can take the form of conflict between members of different species for the purpose of obtaining food or of defence or attacks directed towards members of the same species, as in the case of goats butting their heads together or male deer locking antlers.

In humans aggression is a general term used to describe a wide variety of acts, including attack or hostility towards one another, and can be caused by a wide range of factors including fear, frustration and a desire to produce fear or flight in others.

In general the type of aggression that many people tend to think of when the term is used is that evoked by frustration, or the thwarting of one’s goals. It also manifests itself as a display of willpower and the desire to control others.

In humans learned experience is important in determining the level of aggressive behaviour, and frequently the trading of insults or the presence of weapons has been learned or copied from various sources.

The obtaining of rewards by children, such as toys, extra attention and sweets, as a result of aggressive behaviour is also likely to reinforce such behaviour, in the same way that you do not give biscuits to a dog who is barking loudly in the direction of the biscuit barrel as he will then bark even louder and more frequently in the future.

Children also learn aggression by observing others, by having the wrong type of role models and by the influence of the mass media.

Answer each question or statement by choosing which one of the three alternative responses given is most applicable to you.

1 If a stranger insulted you verbally, what would be your most likely reaction?

A Tell them to grow up

B Give them back as good as they gave

C Walk away from the situation or ignore them completely

Answer

2 What is your favourite type of comedy show on television?

A Stand-up comedy

B Satire

C Sitcoms

Answer

3 How strong is your will to win?

A Fairly strong

B Very strong

C Not particularly strong in every situation

Answer

4 Which of the following sports do you most enjoy watching on television?

A Soccer

B All-in wrestling

C Snooker

Answer

5 You put some pound coins in a parking machine and nothing happens. Which of the following is likely to be your reaction?

A Find a parking attendant or an official in



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